LOTR: Why The Grey Havens Scene Was So Tough To Film

The behind-the-scenes videos for theLord of the Ringstrilogy are perhaps some of the most well-known behind-the-scenes sequences in film history, both due to the popularity of the franchise as well as how extensive the making-of sequences actually are. The Extended Editions ofLord of the Ringshave hours upon hours of this footage, with the cast and crew outlining the experience of filming the trilogy in New Zealand. So many of these stories have become inside jokes within the fandom, and have provided fans with countless “fun facts” they can spout to their less-knowledgable friends during aLOTRrewatch....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 902 words · Paula Oneal

Marvel Snap: The Best Giganto Deck

Quick Links Giganto hasn’t always been a popular choice in theMarvel Snapmetagame due to his restrictive text, making consistent wins challenging. However, withthe introduction of Bloband the emergence of Hela, Giganto has found a resurgence, becoming a more common presence in PvP matches. This guide provides a blueprint forbuilding the most effective Giganto deck, enabling you to capitalize on his formidable Power and dominate the current META. The Best Marvel Snap Deck for Giganto In the new metagame,Giganto is the best fit for a Blob-Hela deck....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Carlos Jackson

Mass Effect 4 Teaser Includes a Throwback To Franchise's Origins

Summary Eagle-eyed fans have been scanning the recentMass Effect 4teaser for any possible clues about the next game, and some have noticed an interesting throwback to the franchise’s early days. Three years after the divisiveMass Effect Andromeda, BioWare officially announced a new installment in its renowned sci-fi RPG franchise during The Game Awards 2020. Not much was revealed during this cryptic first look, save thatMass Effect 4would see thereturn of fan-favorite squadmate Liara T’Sonifollowing the end of the original trilogy....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Joseph Foster

Mortal Kombat 11's PS Plus Extra Inclusion May Explain The Service's Odd October 2021

For the first half or so of 2021,PS Pluswas on a hot streak. It was still riding the high it received from the PS5 release in 2020, with several good games, PS5 games, and more gracing the service in these months. It would, of course, begin to slow down, and whilePS Plusbegan 2021 with a bang, it seems safe to say it ended on a whimper. With 2022 thus far, it’s been a mixed bag....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Joe Adams

Next Legend of Zelda Game Unlikely to Be a Direct Sequel to Tears of the Kingdom

Summary Zeldaseries producer Eiji Aonuma comments that the next game in the franchise is likely not going to be a direct sequel toThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The long-awaited sequel toBreath of the Wildwas released to critical acclaim earlier this year, being a significant improvement in the gameplay department while also following up on some of the plot threads that were laid out in the previous entry. WithTears of the Kingdomout now, there have been some fans who wonder if the game could be built upon further, either through DLC or another sequel to make it a trilogy....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Anna Sheppard

Next-Gen Horror Game Aftermath Revealed with Cinematic Announcement Trailer

Psychological horror and survival horror is a staple genre in video games for how tensely atmospheric they can be.Psychological horror games such asSilent Hill,Soma, andVisage, for example, have perpetuated the genre with unique storytelling and narrative-driven experiences that keep players agitated and on the edge of their seats while playing. As the genre’s popularity continues through modern game franchises, more titles are appearing with clear influences to survival horror and psychological horror predecessors....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Melissa Smith

Ninja Announces Fortnite Tournament With Big Prize

Fortnitehas become a cultural touchstone for a generation, bringing people together through charm, frenetic gameplay, and savvy design. The game offers much more than gunplay at this point, with concerts and evenfull movie screenings onFortnite’s map. One of the most important influencers in theFortnitecommunity is Tyler Blevins, known to the world as Ninja. One of the best players in the world, he has become his own brand. The identity ofFortnitewould not be what it is today without Ninja, and he has considerable influence....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Jeremy Hall

No Matter Where Resident Evil 9 Goes, One Scary Enemy Type is Likely

Summary Capcom’sResident Evilset the style for survival horror in almost every aspect, codifying elements of the genre from level and sound design, gameplay mechanics, and, of course, to the menagerie of creepy and deadly creatures that threatened to end the protagonists at every turn.Resident Evil’s penchant for disturbing and dangerous enemy design has a strong history, and many of its monsters have reoccurred across the breadth of the franchise, often in increasingly more elaborate and murderous incarnations....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Alexander Carr

One Piece: The Strongest Characters In Hachinosu

One Piecehas picked up the pace, and it looks like it won’t be long before the Egghead Island arc reaches its much-awaited conclusion. Aside from the trouble that’s been brewing on Egghead, Oda has also revealed other major events taking place all over theOne Pieceworld. RELATED:One Piece: Every Straw Hat Pirate, Ranked According To Their Bounty After disclosing the winner of Shanks vs. Kid, it seems Oda has shifted his focus to Hachinosu or Fullalead....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Cory Martinez

Pokemon GO: Best Ultra League Premier Cup Teams

The Premier Cup is currently active and available for players inPokemon GO. This PVP league has the max CP for Pokemon being 2,500. However, there is also a special limit that separates it from other leagues. When participating inPokemon GO’s Premier Cup, players are unable to use legendary Pokemon in battle. This includes known powerhouses such as Mewtwo and Giratina. RELATED:Pokemon GO Fest 2020 Makeup Event Date and Details...

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Christian Beasley

Pokemon: Best Offensive Type Combinations

Summary Despite some issues,Pokemon’s battle system has stood the test of time, with every new generation bringing new twists of its own to keep things interesting. One of the pillars of this system is Pokemon’s types and their interactions. Each Pokemon can have a maximum of two types, leading to countless rock, paper, scissors-like interactions across the roster. Moves of a certain type are powered up when used by Pokemon of the same type, as this grants them a same-type attack bonus also known as STAB, having two excellent offensive types can make a Pokemon quite powerful....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · William Kaufman

Resident Evil 2 (2019): Best Herb Combinations

Summary When players relocate to Raccoon City inResident Evil 2, they are bound to want to keep a few healing items on standby for when they inevitably get punched or bitten. Healing is essential to survival inResident Evil 2, and the remake features plenty of herbs that players can pick up and combine together, but what are the best herb combinations that will see players get the most usage out of these plants?...

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Randall Gomez

Resident Evil 3 Remake: 10 Scariest Monsters In Resident Evil 3 (And How To Defeat Them With Ease)

Raccoon City is populated by a plethora of horrific monsters in theResident Evil 3remake. Along with the typical zombies one comes to expect from the series are Hunters, Pale Heads, infected dogs known as Cerberus, and numerous other ghastly abominations. RELATED:Every Character In The Resident Evil 3 Remake, Ranked From Worst To Best For anyone having trouble with some of the tougher, more intimidating beasts, the following list will detail the best ways to take out these terrifying enemies....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Lori Williams